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S830 RDW

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,336 mi
Last recorded19,336 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 RDW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,336 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,704 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 17,701 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,862 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,473 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front brake efficency lower than expected

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?

Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
337
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 248
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Direction indicator not working 187
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 175
Direction indicators not working 149
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S830 RDW is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S830 RDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S830 RDW registered?

S830 RDW is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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